Hays Street Bridge, Historic road bridge in San Antonio, US
The Hays Street Bridge contains two wrought iron truss spans, including a 225-foot Phoenix Whipple span and a 130-foot Pratt span with concrete approaches.
The Phoenix Bridge Company constructed the bridge in 1881 using materials from the Nueces River bridge, later relocating it to span railroad tracks in 1910.
The structure represents early Texas engineering methods through its Phoenix columns and wrought iron construction, which remain scarce across the state.
Located at coordinates 29.430207, -98.477235, the bridge provides passage over Union Pacific Railroad tracks, connecting North Cherry and Chestnut Streets.
The bridge underwent rehabilitation in 2010, combining modern engineering solutions with historical preservation techniques to maintain its structural integrity.
Location: Bexar County
Address: Hays Street over Union Pacific Railroad, N. Cherry Street, and Chestnut Street
GPS coordinates: 29.43021,-98.47723
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:30
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